Women who are thin, athletic, and under prolonged stress which leads to inadequate GnRH release may experience cessation of menstruation or

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Prolonged stress can lead to inadequate Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) release in women. This can cause functional amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstrual periods for three or more consecutive cycles without an underlying medical condition. Women who are thin, athletic, and under prolonged stress are at a higher risk for functional amenorrhea. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Women Who Are Thin, Athletic, and Under Prolonged Stress Which